Citylife in Lichfield May 2023

Co-Op Spreads
Kindness with
BillyChip
C
entral Co-op recently welcomed BillyChip® into all 250+ Central Co-op
food stores, allowing customers to spread kindness to those in need with
a simple gift.
Making a difference is easy with a BillyChip, as the chips - which are made from a
biodegradable ceramic polymer - cost £2 and can be given to someone sleeping
rough as a way to support them. This £2 goes straight to BillyChip who, through their
foundation, help support other relevant local charities in the Society’s trading area.
The simple act of giving a chip allows someone to redeem the chip for a hot or
cold drink of their choice at any Central Co-op store. Two chips can be redeemed
for a meal deal in-store as well, including a snack, main, and a drink.
Central Co-op celebrated the launch at the Boley Park store in Lichfield, joined by
Claudia Walker, footballer for Birmingham City. Co-Founder, Meg Abernethy-Hope,
also attended the launch to talk about the scheme to customers at Boley Park.
Meg said: “The BillyChip is about giving someone who is sleeping rough compassion,
connection, and choice. We are so proud to be partnering with Central Co-op, a
business we know is built around supporting its community. This is an incredible
partnership and we are beyond excited to see where it will take us in the future.”
Find out more about BillyChip, and the incredible story behind the organisation’s
establishment, at www.billychip.com.
J HOWELL &
DAUGHTERS
FUNERAL DIRECTORS LICHFIELD
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AND YOUR FAMILY.
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